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Every week during the season I’ll take a look back at the games and select three players who are entering important stages of their contract that could have hurt their upcoming negotiations with their play on gameday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to his new contract.

Stock Down

Matt Forte– If you want to get another big contract at Forte’s point of his career you have to standout and Forte did nothing of the sort with Chicago. Granted he has nothing to work with but by no means did he look like a difference maker. Forte should ask for a trade given the Bears current state of affairs. Continue reading 2015 NFL Stock Down: Week 3 »

Every week during the season I’ll take a look back at the games and select three players who are entering important stages of their contract that could have hurt their upcoming negotiations with their play on gameday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to his new contract.

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Sam Bradford– Bradford has a lot riding on this season with 50% thinking he’s worth borderline starter money and the other 50% thinking he’s worth $17 million a year. Based on Sunday he’ll be lucky to finish the season as starter. Bradford just seemed overcome by the situation of playing in a big game at home, was mistake prone, and couldn’t get anything going all day in a game that they had every chance to win. Continue reading 2015 NFL Stock Down: Week 2 »

Every week during the season I’ll take a look back at the games and select three players who are entering important stages of their contract that could have hurt their upcoming negotiations with their play on gameday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to his new contract.

Stock Down

Russell Okung– Okung is in his contract season and given some of the recent contracts doled out these last two weeks, likely playing for some big money. The Seahawks line looked overwhelmed by the Rams defensive front this week and Okung was credited with allowing two sacks and 5 hurries by Pro Football Focus. That isn’t the kind of performance needed to earn $10+ million on his new deal. Continue reading 2015 NFL Stock Down: Week 1 »

Every Monday during the season we will take a look back at three players who are entering important stages of their contract that may have hurt their stock in upcoming negotiations with their play on Sunday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to the expectations that his contract sets for the player.

Jordan Cameron– I’m not even sure if what Cameron has done would even be considered limping into free agency it has been so poor. Last season Cameron was a key part of the offense, putting up nearly 1,000 yards and looking poised to be one of the next explosive young tight ends. He’s not even going to reach 400 yards during this injury plagued seasons. He’s cost himself millions this year.

Julius Thomas– Speaking of tight ends without the big numbers, Thomas has kind of flown under the radar in terms of minimal impact. Thomas has failed to gain more than 33 yards in five of his last six games and hauled in just one pass this week, albeit for 30 yards. Barring an explosive finish he will average less than 45 yards a game and while his touchdown total is incredibly impressive that will be discounted in free agency.

Justin Forsett– Forsett was one of my top picks for the all bargain team, but for whatever reason was unable to get on track against the Jaguars. Forsett averaged just 3 yards a carry and lost a yard in the passing game. He’ll want a better finish to get him a bit more security next year.

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New Contract Disappointment Of The Week

Jordy Nelson– As a group I think the Packers sold the Bills defense short, but Nelson went a level beyond which included a huge drop of what should have been a surefire touchdown. It was a play that would have changed the entire complexion of the game and he just lost the ball. All told he only caught 5 of 12 targets for 55 yards.

Every Monday during the season we will take a look back at three players who are entering important stages of their contract that may have hurt their stock in upcoming negotiations with their play on Sunday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to the expectations that his contract sets for the player.

Brian Hoyer– Two weeks in a row here for Hoyer, who is probably near the end as a starting QB. It was a great opportunity for the Browns who played great on defense and seemed to catch the Colts on an off day. They nearly won in spite of Hoyer who posted a QBR of just 31.4. Even an average game would have had the Browns winning by 10 points. If Hoyer gets a chance to start next year it will only be as a stopgap for a team with a young QB on the bench.

Jason McCourty– A few years back I thought it was pretty questionable when the Titans gave McCourty a pretty large contract and that contract is at the point where releasing him is now a reasonable option. He was torched on Sunday by the Giants and considering the state of affairs in Tennessee I’m not sure they will see it as reasonable to pay him $6.8 million in 2015.

Mark Sanchez– On Thanksgiving Sanchez was the talk of the NFL. By the end of Sunday’s game the announcers were discussing if he should be replaced by Nick Foles when Foles is healthy enough to play. Sanchez didn’t crack 100 yards and threw a critical interception right after a turnover that gave the Eagles some life. That was what he would do on his bad days with the Jets and its those bad days that saw few teams interested in his services last March

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New Contract Disappointment Of The Week

Colin Kaepernick– You always worry when you extend small sample players to big contracts and right now the 49ers have to be worried. Kaepernick looks like he really needs to learn the position, which is not supposed to happen to a guy who has been in a Super Bowl. There is no denying his athleticism, but that isn’t going to win enough games in the long term. You almost get the feeling the 49ers staff is forcing him to sink or swim to either force him to change or get a firm idea that he cant be the long term solution rather than protecting him with their run game.

Every Monday during the season we will take a look back at three players who are entering important stages of their contract that may have hurt their stock in upcoming negotiations with their play on Sunday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to the expectations that his contract sets for the player.

Stock Down

Brian Hoyer– I’ve discussed all year how ridiculous all the “Hoyer, Franchise QB” discussion has been and the Browns have drawn the same conclusion. While QB wins have grown to mean a great deal many times its just right place, right time and that’s been Hoyer. Hoyer was pulled from the game on Sunday and that says all you need to know about his real future as a starter.

Pierre Garcon– Garcon is on pace to have his second disappointing season in three years with Washington and with the state of affairs with the team his job is probably in danger. Garcon was targeted 9 times against the Colts and gained all of 9 yards. The combo of he and DeSean Jacson has not been effective and changes should be coming.

Jake Locker– Locker got the opportunity to try to prove he can be effective when Zach Mettenberger was injured, but instead Locker showed why he was rightfully replaced in the first place. Locker was intercepted twice in just 12 attempts and also lost a fumble. It’s rare for first round picks to completely flame out but at this point I think its fair to start to question if he will get any guaranteed money in a contract next season.

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New Contract Disappointment Of The Week

Patrick Peterson– Peterson has physical attributes that just wow everybody, but he isn’t Darrelle Revis and the Cardinals are going to have to learn that the hard way. Peterson was absolutely torched by Julio Jones and the Falcons in an embarrassing performance. Peterson is under more scrutiny this year because of the big contract and too often he is not playing up to the deal.

Every Monday during the season we will take a look back at three players who are entering important stages of their contract that may have hurt their stock in upcoming negotiations with their play on Sunday. In addition we will also look at one player signed in the offseason to a new contract that did not live up to the expectations that his contract sets for the player.

Stock Down

Eli Manning– Manning has one year remaining on his current contract and with the Giants falling apart for the second straight season they are going to have some type of decision to make on his future next season. A five interception performance is not going to push that decision towards lucrative contract extension. The head coach was irate at the offensive performance and while that may have been directed at the offensive playcalls more than Manning, Manning’s stock has plummeted since the Giants collapse in the second half of the 2012 season.

Robert Griffin III– I have to be honest. If I was the Washington Redskins I would not know what to do with RGIII this offseason. Clearly he will not be extended the way that Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson will be and given his injury history I don’t even know if the option is worth the risk unless my plan is to trade him and need to sell to a team that he is under contract for two years. 200 yards, 2 interceptions, and 7 points against arguably the worst team in the NFL isn’t even replacement level worthy.He star hasn’t just dimmed, its completely burned out.

Wes Welker– The Broncos lost some players yesterday to injuries and that was the main excuse when listening to people make excuses for the lack of offensive output. Apparently those people forgot Welker was even on the team. For as great as Welker was with Tom Brady, I think the criticisms that he was only going to be a great fit in that system with that specific QB are coming true. After another 4 reception 28 yard day, one that included a pass going off his hands, its questionable if he’ll receive anything more than tryout level interest in free agency this offseason.

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New Contract Disappointment Of The Week

Ben Tate– Last season Tate thought he was getting big bucks in free agency, waited forever, and finally signed for a much lower cost with the Browns, who he seemed to always feel were the great fit for him. 11 weeks into the season and Tate basically never plays. Against his old team he had 2 carries while his replacement in Houston rumbled for over 150 yards. He probably never should have left Texas.